The granite, limestone, andmarble Clark Memorial commemorates George Rogers Clark's capture of Fort Sackville from theBritish on February 25, 1779, during the American Revolution. Clark's success contributed ot England's cession to the Untied States of the land north of the Ohio River--land then known as the Northwest Territory.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| Conducted Tours | |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| X | Videotape(s) |
| X | Film(s) |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| Hands-On Activities | |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| X | Auditorium/Meeting Room |
| X | Emergency Services (first-aid) |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Year round, closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. |
| Days of The Week Open: | Seven days a week |
| Site Hours: | 9a.m.-5p.m. |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | $2 for ages 17 and older |
| Educational Admission Fees: | Free |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | Flexible. May be divided into small groups |
| Handicapped Accessible: | The visitor center and the park grounds are accessible. Memorial is not accessible. |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Living history programs |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous-Memorial Day weekend |
| Site location: | 401 S Second St |
| Organization administering the site: | National Park Service |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 401 S Second St Vincennes, IN 47591 |
| Phone: | (812) 882-1776 |
| Fax: | (812) 882-7270 |
| Email: | GERO_Ranger_Activities@nps.gov |
| Web site: | http://www.nps.gov/gero |
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